Blue Streaks reach regional final Woodstock advanced to the IHSA Class 3A Boylan Catholic boys basketball regional final game on the strength of a strong first half against Belvidere. The Blue Streaks, 22-9, prevailed 58-42 over Belvidere in the regional semifinal clash Feb. 25. They face top seed Sycamore at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. […]
KRC conference title determined at WHS-WNHS crosstown game By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A brand-new trophy will be added to the Woodstock High School trophy case outside Shipley Gym. The 2025-26 Kishwaukee River Conference boys basketball championship trophy made the rounds from group photos to individuals and team families after Woodstock’s 48-27 domination of crosstown rival […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock edged first-place Johnsburg, 54-49, in a boys basketball Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) clash Jan. 21 at Shipley Gym. “We needed a good win and got it,” WHS coach Ryan Starnes said. “We got off to a nice start, which gave us confidence; I think we jumped up 8-1 on them. […]
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